Course No. 68 Valves– Operation and Maintenance

The identification, function, construction, operation, and maintenance of the various types of valves in general use in piping systems; detailed coverage of the general appearance, construction, and function of gate, globe, and check valves; general coverage of plug, diaphragm, pinch, butterfly, three-way-flow, safety, pressure-regulating, control, multiport, and other less common valves; and general coverage of valve operation, installation, and maintenance.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of arithmetic; some familiarity with the physical appearance of industrial piping systems; and the ability to understand simple drawings and diagrams.